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Table 1 Original K&L scale

From: Risk factors of ankle osteoarthritis in the treatment of critical bone defects using ilizarov technique

K&L scale

 

1

Minute osteophyte of doubtful significance

2

Definite osteophyte, joint space unimpaired

3

Moderate diminution of joint space

4

Joint space greatly impaired, subchondral sclerosis

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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

ISSN: 1471-2474

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